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I would say that is a $30 to $40 disc (that's what I would bid if it were on ebay). Without a better pic however, it's hard to tell exactly how clean those lines actually are. What disc is it on? How long did it take to create the image?

yeah about 35 -40 for this one....but i'm lookin at droppin at least 50 bucks for mine....key words "at least"

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I would say that is a $30 to $40 disc (that's what I would bid if it were on ebay). Without a better pic however, it's hard to tell exactly how clean those lines actually are. What disc is it on? How long did it take to create the image?

Like whalekilla said, its a glow Stalker. The lines are super clean. zero bleeds or runs. How long did it take? I didnt time it, but it was alot of work. I dont really take time into consideration in my dyes though. Some of my dyes take much longer than others to get done, but the quality is what matters to me.

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I suck at finding Ebay bids, so if anyone else finds a good deal on a plotter, let me know. I am gonna save up some money for one and give it a shot. The last one that was posted for me to check out is closed now

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I have a question for you dye artists out there, or even you of those looking for dyes. How much would you charge someone for a dye like this? Or how much are you willing to pay for one? I suck at pricing, cause I normally do my work for free or super ass cheap. I want to start making money for my work, but have no idea what to charge. I understand if I have to buy the disc, then I am charging for that plus the dye work, but what is a fair price? If you dont feel ok answering here then PM me.

i would say 20-25 dollars for that disc and only if it was a new never thrown disc.

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edit: The #11 blade, that long right triangle shape, tends to bend when I go around curves. The blade would try to go off in its own direction to compensate for the twisting which made for bent lines, and I like to get smooth, curvy cuts. The 16 holds its shape during the cut, so I can twist the pen and cut a smooth curve without any unnecessary angles in the middle.

That's one thing I tried to develop after seeing a plotter blade in action, the twisting of the pen in my fingers, similar to the cigarette rolling motion. A plotter blade pivots freely and smoothly while cutting, unlike a pen in hand. So, while cutting a curve, I try to mimic the plotter blade by twisting the pen as I drag it. Ideally the blade is always parallel to the cut. Even curves as small as 1/8" can be done without kinks if you spin the knife around fast enough."

this sounds exactly like what the exacto 360 does. and the upside of it is that you dont have to spin anything in your fingers. it is just like drawing with a pen, the blade freely swivels in the blade holder and is super smooth.

at first i was a bit skeptical about the 360, but now that i have been using one for a while, i will never go back to a fixed blade. its like going from a ford to a ferarri and then going back to the ford again. thats not happpening.

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I'm trying to get onto NWDGN more since everyone is just better around here, so nice dying everyone!

That ZombieAngel(?) dye is awesome. Not sure if you drew it yourself or what, but I'd say $20 plus disc price.

As far as blades go, I use my 360 swivel for anything that curves more than about 80 degrees. It does take a bit to get used to, but the cuts look great. I still use the regular xacto blades for most cuts, I feel I get a bit more dexterity from the fixed blade, especially for any long and straight cuts.